Y65.51

Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient

Billable / specific

Y65.51 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part (Y65.53)
surgical and medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84) (from Y65)

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

breakdown or malfunctioning of medical device (during procedure) (after implantation) (ongoing use) (Y70-Y82) (from Y65)

Y65.52Performance of procedure (operation) on patient not scheduled for surgeryBillable
Y65.53Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body partBillable